Spring Guide 2026

Pickleball

Supervisor: Bob Russo | (847) 428-7131 x1204 | brusso@dtpd.org

Pickleball Youth Clinic Series 8-15 years This hour-long session introduces the basics of pickleball, focusing on hand-eye coordination, paddle and ball familiarity, footwork, and pickleball-specific movements. Kids will learn through engaging exercises, drills, and games, leading into match play for a fun and educational experience! 25355-01 March 30 M/3:00-5:00 pm $30(R)/$45(NR) RA 25355-02 April 1 W/3:00-5:00 pm $30(R)/$45(NR) RA 18 years & older Each league runs for 8 weeks, followed by a single-elimination playoff. Register one team member to sign up as a team; singles can register solo, and we’ll pair you with a partner. Bring your paddle—pickleballs are provided. All matches are self-scored and self-refereed. Pickleball League

Pickleball Ladder League 18 years & older A pickleball ladder league has players rotate partners and courts each round, moving up with wins and down with losses to face opponents of similar skill levels. Recreational 25347-01 March 22-May 17* Su/3:00-6:00 pm $80(R)/$100(NR) RORC Competitive 25348-01 March 22-May 17* Su/3:00-6:00 pm $80(R)/$100(NR) RORC *No Class: 4/5 18 years & older Beginner - This beginner Pickleball Clinic combines stroke instruction with gameplay. Each week focuses on 1–2 strokes with practice drills and strategies to use them in play. 25350-01 April 13-May 11 M/12:30-1:30 pm $100(R)/$120(NR) RA Advanced Beginner - This clinic builds on the beginner class and helps players improve consistency, shot variety, placement, footwork, and partner communication. 25351-01 April 13-May 11 M/1:30-2:30 pm $100(R)/$120(NR) RA 18 years & older Elevate your game in this weekly intermediate clinic, focusing on strategic shot placement, advanced serving, volleying, footwork, court positioning, and doubles teamwork. Drills and games build consistency, power, and accuracy while teaching you to read opponents. Register per day or for all 6 weeks. Pickleball Clinic-Beginner Pickleball Clinic-Intermediate

Wednesdays • March 25-May 20*

Recreational Team

25340-01 25340-02 25341-01 25341-02 25342-01 25342-02

12:00-3:00 pm 12:00-3:00 pm 12:00-3:00 pm 12:00-3:00 pm

$80(R)/$100(NR) RA

Individual

$40(R)/$50(NR)

RA

Intermediate Team

$80(R)/$100(NR) RA

Individual

$40(R)/$50(NR)

RA

Competitive Team

11:30 am-3:00 pm 11:30 am-3:00 pm

$80(R)/$100(NR) RORC $40(R)/$50(NR) RORC

Individual

Pickleball League-Couples 18 years & older Each team is made up of a partnered couple, competing in doubles matches against other pairs for a fun and relaxed experience. Game times will be at 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm with each team playing 1-2 times per week. Games will consist of 3 matches to 11. Social 25343-01 March 24-May 19 Tu/6:30-9:30 pm $80(R)/$100(NR) RORC Competitive 25344-01 March 24-May 19 Tu/6:30-9:30 pm $80(R)/$100(NR) RORC Pickleball Round Robin- Recreational 18 years & older This league follows a round-robin format, with each player participating in six games per 90-minute round. In each game, players will be paired with a different partner and play against a new pair of opponents, with pairs assigned randomly at the season’s start. Recreational 25345-01 May 1-15 F/11:00 am-1:00 pm $40(R)/$50(NR) RA Competitive 25346-01 May 1-15 F/1:00-3:00 pm $40(R)/$50(NR) RA

Mondays • 8:30-9:30 am • Rakow Center Per Day: $30(R)/$35(NR) • Full Six Weeks: $130(R)/$150(NR) 25352-01 April 13-May 18 25352-02 April 13 25352-03 April 20 25352-04 April 27 25352-05 May 4 25352-06 May 11 25352-07 May 18

Recreational : For players still learning who prefer a fun, recreational atmosphere. Intermediate: Low to a mid competitive level. The League Supervisor may divide teams into tiers depending on participation. Competitive: For those who are looking for competitive, high energy and fast gameplay. Social: For couples looking to enjoy friendly competition together.

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